Driver at World Vision

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

 

Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

 

Key Responsibilities:

Utilize vehicles for World Vision projects or general office related matters as assigned

Drive responsibly, following traffic directions and respecting established speed limits and any other internal regulations for the use of vehicles

Maintain daily logbooks which include: kilometers driven each day, party driven or task assignment, any irregularities or damage to vehicle, any maintenance carried out on the vehicle

Report any accident or incident within 24 hours to the immediate supervisor and the Fleet and Security Coordinator

Provide the log books on daily basis to the Administrative Officer and the Senior Driver so a database is kept for the vehicle/fuel usage charges

Driving project staff including visitors

Perform preventative and predictive maintenance of vehicles by carrying out general maintenance including cleaning, tyre pressure, brake fluid, radiator, oil check , fuel supply, and spare tyre

Provide vehicle performance report for each service and highlight any potential problem that has not been dealt with in the current service

Perform any other work that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor including participating in project works.

Qualifications:  Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

• Minimum Qualification required: MSCE  Certificate
• Experience:  Not less than five years experience on the same position.
• Preferred:
  • A relevant clean Driving License
  • Excellent communication skills in English and Chichewa (oral and written).
  • Experience in driving high profile delegates
  • Have a good working relationship with the team.
  • Eager to learn and work without supervision in harsh environments
  • Exposure in community development work.

 

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only